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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Large closets
  • On-site laundry
  • Onsite laundry
  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Gated community
  • Spacious rooms

Location

4955 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, USA|Ocean Beach
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Management

Valor Property Management

Leasing office

(619) 505-1904 ext. 2

Property Overview

Saratoga Shores receives a strong 8.5 overall expert rating, supported by a competitive pricing score of 9 and an outstanding amenities score of 10. The property offers an impressive range of features, including spacious bedrooms, large closets, and on-site laundry within a gated community. Its prime location contributes to a 9 rating, showcasing accessibility to key destinations, while a trustworthiness rating of 8 reflects transparent management practices. Additionally, the property is notably pet-friendly, with numerous nearby resources for pet owners.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Saratoga Shores is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Saratoga Shores has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Walk-in closet

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2/22 bed2 bath931 sqft$3,500 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Ocean Beach, where you can live just two blocks away from the beautiful sandy beaches of San Diego, CA! This large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment offers beach access, on-site laundry, a bicycle rack, gated community, and tandem off-street parking for your convenience. Inside, you'll find ceiling fans, a huge walk-in closet, master bathroom, and a large linen closet for all your storage needs. The property boasts beautiful landscaping, a BBQ area, picnic area, and public parks nearby for outdoor enjoyment. With easy access to public transportation and shopping, this pet-friendly community is the perfect place to call home. Apartment Features: • Gated community with onsite laundry and BBQ area • 2 blocks from the beach • Off street assigned parking included, tandem parking fits 2 cars • Large walk-in master closet • Beautiful full kitchen • Large living room • Expansive hall closets • Ample windows with lots of natural light • Spacious bedrooms with large closets • On-site Laundry Pet Friendly! Dog Deposit: $500 Cat Deposit: $250 Rent: $3500 Deposit: $1500 Application Fee: $25 Call or text Amanda to schedule your tour today! (619) 961-8798 (call/text) Proudly Managed by Valor Property Management *Note: photos may be of similar unit. Specific configuration may vary.*

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Amenities for Saratoga Shores

Apartment Amenities

Large Walk-in ClosetWalk-in Closet

Appliances

Gas RangeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OK

Grounds

Gated CommunitySteps to the Beach
Storage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units9
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About Saratoga Shores

HomeApartments in San DiegoOcean Beach Saratoga Shores

Beautiful and bright Ocean Beach apartment, spacious rooms, and master bedroom has large walk-in closet! On-site laundry room. There are 5 parks within 6.4 miles, including Mission Bay Park, Sea World, and Old Town San Diego Historic District. Within walking distance from plenty of restuarants, grocery stores and even the beach! Off street assigned parking included, tandem parking fits 2 cars* Pet Friendly! Dog Deposit: $500 Cat Deposit: $250


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Saratoga Shores is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Saratoga Shores has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Saratoga Shores
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Saratoga Shores stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Saratoga Shores stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Saratoga Shores is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Saratoga Shores does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Saratoga Shores is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 11 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Saratoga Shores compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 131 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Ocean Beach

2-bedroom apartments at Saratoga Shores cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ocean Beach.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Ocean Beach
San Diego
A table of studio rental data trends in San Diego
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,996
December 2023$1,935
January 2024$1,900
February 2024$1,895
March 2024$1,888
April 2024$1,976
May 2024$1,930
June 2024$1,925
July 2024$1,975
August 2024$1,995
September 2024$1,992
October 2024$1,995
November 2024$1,995
December 2024$1,968
January 2025$1,972
February 2025$1,970
March 2025$1,956
April 2025$1,919
May 2025$1,906
June 2025$1,925
July 2025$1,958
August 2025$1,923
September 2025$1,897
October 2025$1,895
A table of studio rental data trends in Ocean Beach
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,894
January 2024$1,915
February 2024$1,895
March 2024$1,905
April 2024$1,920
May 2024$1,795
June 2024$1,770
July 2024$1,745
August 2024$1,900
September 2024$1,980
October 2024$1,905
November 2024$1,895
December 2024$1,700
January 2025$1,840
February 2025$1,695
March 2025$1,835
April 2025$1,945
May 2025$1,795
June 2025$1,822
July 2025$1,876
August 2025$1,931
September 2025$1,902
October 2025$1,904

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$140,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $140,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,500.
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Schools near Saratoga Shores

Ocean Beach Elementary School

4741 santa monica ave

san diego, CA, 92107

K-4Public
A

Ihigh Virtual Academy

3939 conde st

san diego, CA, 92110

K-12Public
B+

Whittier K-12

3401 clairemont dr

san diego, CA, 92117

K-12Public

Home & Hosp/Transition Support

4100 normal st annex 14

san diego, CA, 92103

K-12Public

Riley/New Dawn

5650 mt ackerly dr

san diego, CA, 92111

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Ocean Beach | San Diego, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around San Diego near 4955 Saratoga Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4955 Saratoga Ave, San Diego

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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